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AAPPAC was established in 1996 and comprises 82 members from over 20 countries.

Membership comprises 46 major performing arts centres in the Asia-Pacific and over 30 other arts related businesses and organisations as Associate Members.

24/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, the AAPPAC Secretariat would like to express our sincere gratitude to all within the AAPPAC family. This year, we strengthened our connections with each other through artistic and training exchanges, collaborations, and shared learning in a diverse range of issues that arts centres, artists, and practitioners grapple with today. Your participation, generosity, and openness in sharing have helped us shape a more vibrant and resilient performing arts community within the region.

In 2026, we are excited to celebrate our 30th Anniversary milestone with you and look forward to enabling more opportunities for connection, collaboration, and exchange through our AAPPAC platforms.

Thank you again for your continued support and faith in the network.

Wishing you a restful year-end, and a wonderful new year with your loved ones! ✨

Sincerely,
AAPPAC Secretariat (Jacklyn, Diana & KT)

05/11/2025

What an inspiring week it was in Daejeon, where more than 120 arts leaders and practitioners from across the Asia-Pacific gathered to exchange ideas, foster connections, and reimagine the future of the performing arts.

From Maestra Han-Na Chang’s insightful keynote on global artistry and engaging our next generation, to thought-provoking discussions on the rise and success of K-Culture, the convergence of art and science, evolving audience engagement and marketing, and the future of international collaborations and productions - every session offered fresh perspectives and meaningful dialogue.

Beyond the discussions, we were also inspired by the beautiful arts and cultural venues in Daejeon and Seoul and were treated to breathtaking performances by KAIST, Madanggeuk Troupe Wukumchi, and the National Chorus of Korea, all of which beautifully showcased the diversity, dynamism, and heart of Korean culture.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Daejeon Arts Center for the thoughtful programme, warm hospitality and for allowing us to experience the many facets of Korean creativity and tradition. Thank you also to Seoul Arts Center, and LG Arts Center SEOUL for hosting us at your beautiful venues.

To all AAPPAC members - we’re already looking forward to seeing you all again next year in Hong Kong!

29/09/2025

It was a pleasure hosting our fellow AAPPAC member, Daegu Concert House, for a venue tour of Esplanade last week. We look forward to reconnecting with them this October at the AAPPAC Conference in Daejeon!

18/09/2025

🚨 Final Call! 🚨 Early Bird Registration ends 19 September!

Join us in Daejeon for the 2025 AAPPAC Conference - where tradition meets innovation and connect with leading Arts Centres and Organisations in the Asia Pacific region.

✨ Highlights include:
🎤 Keynote by Maestra Han-Na Chang
💡 Panels & Breakout sessions on the Global Influence of K-Culture and New Approaches for International Collaboration
🎶 Performances by leading Korean artists: KAIST & DJAC Performance Lab, Wukumchi - Korean Theatrical Troupe, and The National Chorus of Korea

Don’t miss this chance to connect, experience, and be inspired! 🌏✨

08/07/2025

🎉 Early Bird is here! 🎟
Register for the AAPPAC 2025 Daejeon Conference by 5 Sep to enjoy exclusive early bird rates (from 320,000KRW for members)!

✨ Join us for three transformative days of cultural innovation, artistic collaboration, and international exchange in the heart of South Korea.

We also caught up with Ms Kim Deok-Kyu, President of Daejeon Arts Center, on the inspiration behind this year’s theme - From Local Inspiration to Global Influence; as well as her top picks on what to see and do in Daejeon! 📖

Check it out 👉 https://aappac.com/en/25-q3-interview-djac/

04/07/2025

Want to take your career to the next level? Apply now for the Arts Leadership Program in 2025.

This fully-funded four-day intensive will help mid-career arts professionals develop expert leadership skills.

Designed for arts workers from Australia, New Zealand and Asia, these expert-led sessions provide personalised leadership tools, networking opportunities and dedicated knowledge exchange with industry professionals.

🎭 Arts Leadership Program
📆 4-7 November '25
⏰ Applications close 4 August
✏️ Apply now: bit.ly/3Okyk7H

20/05/2025

🚨Call for Submissions Now Open: AAPPAC 2025 Connecting Series

We’re inviting submissions for the 7th edition of the AAPPAC Connecting Series, taking place on 22 October 2025 at the AAPPAC Daejeon Conference, hosted by Daejeon Arts Center.

Launched in 2018, the Connecting Series is a platform for new and existing performing arts works to connect with potential collaborators and touring partners across the Asia-Pacific. Since its inception, 47 works have been pitched across six conferences.

This opportunity is open to AAPPAC Members, as well as non-member and independent artists or arts companies in the region.

Find out more and apply here: https://aappac.com/en/connecting-series/

24/04/2025

After 12 years of dedicated leadership, Douglas Gautier AM will be stepping down as the Chairman of AAPPAC.

Since his election in 2013, Douglas has played a pivotal role in growing our network, and launched key initiatives like the AAPPAC Grant for Training Exchanges.

As he prepares to take on his new role as CEO of the Royal Arts Complex in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we thank him for his unwavering service and wish him every success in this exciting new chapter.

14/04/2025

Ivy from the Taipei Performing Arts Center recently visited Aichi Arts Center in Nagoya, Japan through the AAPPAC Grant for Training Exchanges.

From a behind-the-scenes look at The Main Hall’s front-of-house operations to exchanging best practices of audience service insights with Aichi’s FOH managers, it was a meaningful exchange of ideas and experiences across borders.

A big thank you to Aichi Arts Center for the warm welcome!

25/03/2025

Secretariat and EXCO were warmly welcomed by our members in Daejeon, Seoul, and Incheon last week during our 48th EXCO Meeting. Over three days, we were able to visit four beautiful arts centres led by inspiring individuals who have paved the way for their local arts communities to thrive in today’s world. We learnt about the unique landscape that our fellow counterparts in S.Korea operate within, reminisced about the last conference in Daejeon (12 years ago!), and bonded over the most delicious food!

Thank you to Arts Center Incheon, Seoul Arts Center, and LG Arts Center SEOUL for being generous with your time and making us feel so welcomed! Most of all, a big THANK YOU to our conference hosts - Daejeon Arts Center for your warm hospitality and care throughout the trip and for putting together an incredibly thoughtful programme for this year’s conference. We can’t wait to see it come to live in October!

The AAPPAC 2025 Daejeon Conference - FROM LOCAL INSPIRATION TO GLOBAL INFLUENCE will take place from 21 - 23 Oct 2025, hosted by Daejeon Arts Center. More details to come in May!

06/03/2025

We had the pleasure of welcoming Mark from the Cultural Center of the Philippines today! Mark is in Singapore for a training exchange with The Star Performing Arts Centre where he spent the last 10 days learning more about their Front of House and Ticketing operations. 😊

This valuable exchange was made possible through the AAPPAC Grant for Training Exchanges - an initiative designed to foster the growth of technical, administrative, and management skills of arts professionals within the region.

27/01/2025

Catch up on the latest news and programmes by leading arts centres and organisations in Asia Pacific! This quarter, we’re also thrilled to feature exclusive interviews from two seasoned arts leaders, Daniel Clarke (Director of Performing Arts at Auckland Live), and Michael Zavros (Guest Artistic Director for Bleach Festival) — Link in bio to read on!

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